Columbus Crew SC took care of business in the first leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals on both ends of the field. In a 1-0 win, the defense, and timely saves from MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Zack Steffen, kept the dangerous the New York Red Bulls off the board. An important feat where road goals serve as a tiebreaker. The Gyasi Zardes goal gave the Black & Gold the lead through the first half of the series.
It’s clear what the Red Bulls will do, they will follow their high pressure game plan, but with even more pressure.